10 Won Bread (10-won bun)

Instructions

1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the lukewarm milk and the egg, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
3. Work in the softened butter and knead another 5 to 8 minutes until the dough is elastic and no longer sticky.
4. Cover and let rise 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in volume.
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls, then flatten each into a disc. Place 1 teaspoon of pastry cream in the center and seal carefully.
6. Arrange the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment, cover and let rise 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Brush the buns with beaten egg yolk if using, then bake 12 to 15 minutes until well golden.
8. Let cool slightly on a rack before serving.